What changes under India’s proposed BS-VII vehicle emission rules | Explained
India has proposed new BS-VII vehicle emission standards starting in 2029, which will expand beyond exhaust fumes to include brake and tyre pollution. The rules also introduce durability testing for electric vehicle batteries.
Why it matters
These regulations represent a significant shift in environmental policy, targeting non-exhaust particulate matter and long-term EV performance.
What changes under India’s proposed BS-VII vehicle emission rules | Explained left For cars, the draft retains the principal limits on three main exhaust pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM). File Sushil Kumar Verma Sushil Kumar Verma https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/o6xdwu/article71591780.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/CJP%20PROTEST%20DELHI%201.JPG SUSHIL KUMAR VERMA NEW DELHI, 10/10/2026: A view of massive traffic jam at ITO Chowk due to Protest a call given by CJP against CEC Gyanesh Kumar , New Delhi on Saturday. Photo: Sushil Kumar Verma / The Hindu The draft standards propose on-road emissions testing and new checks on pollution from brakes and tyres, with cars first in line for a phased rollout from April 2029 Chennai India’s next vehicle emission standards would look beyond the smoke coming out of a vehicle’s exhaust.
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